Eddie Supratman
Arkansas State University – Beebe
"From North to South: Indigenous Narratives of Land, Story, and Identity among the Sámi and Māori"
Professor Supratman plans to deepen his expertise in history and religion by conducting a comparative study of cultural resilience, historical memory, and identity preservation among the Sámi of northern Norway and the Māori of New Zealand.
Though from different regions, both communities share experiences of colonization, land loss, and ongoing cultural revitalization.
By examining how each sustains identity through language, land-based practices, storytelling, and political engagement, Professor Supratman’s project reflects his commitment to becoming the kind of educator his students deserve – one shaped by lived experience, humility, and authentic engagement.